Software Engineering Jobs in South Africa
There are 700 open Software Engineering jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 334 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, sql and cloud.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZAR | year | ZAR 455,000 | ZAR 825,000 | ZAR 1,100,000 | 23 |
| ZAR | month | ZAR 52,500 | ZAR 58,750 | ZAR 62,500 | 12 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- java 50%
- sql 45%
- cloud 44%
- api 43%
- agile 38%
- ci-cd 33%
- aws 32%
- python 31%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 90 · 13%
- Remote 54 · 8%
- Onsite 6 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 15% of the 34 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 231
- Junior 31
- Lead 25
- Middle 13
- Principal 11
- Intern 9
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 48
- 1000+ employees 36
- 51-200 employees 12
- 11-50 employees 5
Junior software developer
Build and maintain full-stack web applications using C#/.NET or Java, SQL, and cloud tools, collaborating in a team and learning modern development practices.
Senior software engineer - ai-driven utilities platform (azure)
Build and own back-end services and a responsive operator front end on Microsoft Azure for critical national utilities infrastructure, collaborating with data scientists and mentoring engineers.
Intermediate Full - Stack Software Developer
Intermediate Full - Stack Software Developer Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 04/08/2026 We are lookingfor an Intermediate Full-Stack Software Developer who ispassionate about building scalable, high-quality…
Senior Web Application Developer
Senior Web Application Developer builds and maintains scalable web apps, writes clean code, and mentors junior team members in a collaborative Cape Town office.
Senior Web Developer
Build and maintain secure, scalable web apps using Blazor, .NET Core, Angular, and SQL Server; integrate APIs and optimize performance for a product team.
Junior Web Developer Software Development Remote - South Africa
Build and enhance a web SDK that powers interactive Stories for global clients, using TypeScript, Node.js, or Python, with a focus on AI-assisted coding and performance.
Web Developer
Builds front-end web UIs using HTML, CSS, and jQuery within C# MVC solutions in Visual Studio, focusing on clean design and minimal oversight.
Software Developer Lead
Leads a small team to build and maintain Flutter mobile apps, Python 3 backends, and MariaDB systems, while mentoring developers and exploring AI enhancements for an asset management portal.
Senior Software Developer
Build and architect full-stack web solutions using Node.js, PHP/Python, HTML/CSS for a Cape Town digital agency delivering custom marketing and web platforms.
Senior Software Developer
Builds and shapes healthcare software using Angular/TypeScript for front-end and Java/SQL for back-end, following Agile practices.
Junior Software Developer
Develop and maintain .NET and JavaScript-based applications using C#, SQL Server, and modern web frameworks while leading a team through full SDLC processes.
Intermediate Software Developer
Build and maintain software solutions for clients using C#/.NET, React, Java, or Python stacks, collaborating across the full development lifecycle.
Software Developer - Permanent
Senior software developer at a South African bank, leading technical strategy, mentoring teams, and guiding architecture decisions across full-stack systems.
Software Developer
Builds and maintains software applications using languages like JavaScript, Python, Java, or C# and frameworks such as React, Angular, or .NET.
Software Developer
Coordinates integration and maintenance of production systems like SCADA and forklift monitoring, performs SQL data analysis, and supports continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Django Framework/Python Developer x2 (Contract) - Midrand/Hybrid - ISB4DPD23O
Build and maintain a Django/Python-based importer reporting site, optimize AWS cloud infrastructure, and translate business needs into technical specs.
Lead Python Software Developer
Lead a Python team to build and scale a fintech platform, guiding architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving Agile DevOps practices with secure coding and cloud infrastructure.
Software Developer (Python)
Develops and maintains Python-based software solutions, leads migration projects, and collaborates with teams to deliver bespoke systems.
Software Developer
Develops and maintains SCADA, forklift monitoring, and reporting systems in a manufacturing environment using SQL, C++, Python, or VBA.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Builds and maintains software using languages like Java, Python, and SQL for a client-facing development team in Mpumalanga.